How To Fix 55012 - &1 &2 &3 &4 already exists

55012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 55 - Messages for development class EENO

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1 &2 &3 &4 already exists

What causes this issue?

This record is already in the database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a new key value.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 55012 - &1 &2 &3 &4 already exists ?

  The SAP error message 55012 typically indicates that an object you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when creating a new entry in a database table, defining a new configuration, or attempting to create a new master data record.
  
  Cause:
  The error message 55012 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry (like a customer, vendor, material, etc.) that has the same key as an existing entry.
  The system checks for uniqueness based on the defined key fields and finds a match with an existing record.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant database table and check if the record you are trying to create already exists.
  Look for the specific key fields mentioned in the error message (the placeholders &1, &2, &3,